Vivianite (2 specimens)
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine
- Minerals
- Vivianite
- Dimensions
- 4.5 x 4 x 3 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- SV314
Translucent purple/green crystals of Vivianite that formed inside a fossil bivalve. One specimen is a complete fossil that appears to be entirely filled with Vivianite, visible on one side. The other is a 3.5cm cluster of Vivianite crystals. These are interesting and beautiful classics from an old iron mine that is long closed. Once fairly abundant, these are now hard to find.